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111 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | Letting Go part 2
Today I just add to what I talked about yesterday. Letting go, Acceptance, The First Two Noble Truths, Grasping and Attachment. They are all connected and similar.
110 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | Letting Go
Attachment and the second noble truth that we are the cause of all our suffering in a way is associated with letting go as taught in the forth step of the recovery program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I start with this teaching as an approach as I begin to...
109 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | Faith…nothing WooWoo about it
Faith in AA began when I was at my bottom and didn't have any other choice but to ask for help and trust they could. In time I came to see that what I seemed to fear about the 12 steps was only my misinterpretation. I was afraid, at the time,
108 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | But for the grace of God…
There but for the grace of God go I. Today I examine this phrase and it's meaning to an agnostic like myself. Once again I show how I apply what I've learned to improve myself and my life.
107 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | One of my best weeks ever! EVAH!
Thank you everyone who listens to the program. As I mention today having this project in my life adds to my feeling fulfilled. I recognize that Buddhism, and other religions, help to answer what is the purpose of ones life.
106 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | More Suggestions
Well today I add a little more to the suggestions to get us to the best week ever. Mostly I give examples of why this has worked so well for me and countless others. I also remind us all that it's not about a quick fix it's about applying fitness,
105 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | Some more success habits and honesty
Caution: Today at the end of the episode I share with the audience and I get moved emotionally. - Today's episode: I was contacted by a listener who felt that my suggestions this week we too strong. I address that,
104 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | Thought for the Day, Meditation and Prayer
As we work toward creating the best week "EVAH!" I share a little insight as to why I'm doing it this way. I add some suggestions to deal with any negative thoughts that may come up. I also add a little bit more to our morning ritual and that is a thou...
103 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | The Best Week EVAH!
I'd like to thank one of my mentors Sam Crowley for the inspiration to teach "the best week EVAH!" That's how he says it and I can feel that energy and want to pass it along. So listen up! This week, do what I tell you and find a positive result.
102 – Buddhist 12 Step Recovery | Meditation
Today as I close shop for the week I give a talk on meditation and offer the suggestion to practice over the weekend.